San Antonio restaurant inspections: September 2, 2016

By Rebecca Salinas

on September 1, 2016 11:22 AM

These are the San Antonio restaurants that earned a score of 89 or below in the second half of this year.

Click ahead to see the spots cited with the highest number of violations on Aug. 25-Sept. 1, 2016.

These are the San Antonio restaurants that earned a score of 89 or below in the second half of this year.

Click ahead to see the spots cited with the highest number of violations on Aug. 25-Sept. 1, 2016.

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Pho Sure:

741 W. Ashby Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212

Date: 08/26/2016 Score: 63

Highlights: Dead flies/roaches seen in establishment, food not protected from cross contamination, scoops/food storage bins not clean to sight and touch, prepared foods did not have consume-by date, no paper towels at hand washing sinks, wares and utensils not properly washed, food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean to sight/touch

Highlights: Inspector noticed an “original bottle of acne medication was being used a substitute for holding hand soap,” a “gnat population was noted in several areas throughout kitchen,” food not protected from cross contamination (raw unpasteurized eggs stored above other food items, etc.), paper towels and hand soap were missing at nearly every hand washing sink

Highlights: Food not protected from cross contamination (raw meats and eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods; food in coolers not properly covered), large container of refried beans made day prior not cooled properly, no paper towels at hand washing sinks, establishment was using "to go" bags as food storage containers, bags of rice and corn meal were stored on the floor

Highlights: Food not protected from cross contamination (raw chicken stored above cooked food product), roaches seen in establishment, mildew seen growing on interior of ice machine, no paper towels or hand soap at hand washing sinks, food at buffet line not properly covered/protected, no Certified Food Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection

Highlights: Food not protected from cross contamination (shredded cheese stored in same container as raw meats; shelled eggs above vegetables), mold seen in the ice machine, no paper towels at hand washing sink in restroom, cooked foods on counter not cooled properly, large container of eggs held at room temperature on very little ice

Highlights: Containers of carne guisada in walk-in cooler cooked day prior did not read proper temperature, eggs were left sitting out on prep counter near the stove and “were warm to the touch,” a grocery bag was used to hold rice in the hot hold unit

Highlights: Food items requiring cold hold not at correct temperature, food not protected from cross contamination (foods in reach-in cooler were not covered), medicines found stored in the refrigerator, prepared foods did not have consume-by date

Highlights: Inspector observed rodent droppings around the establishment and a “dead rodent on glue trap in storage room under shelving,” storage refrigerator not at correct temperature, food not protected from cross contamination (food uncovered, not properly organized in refrigerators), no paper towels at hand washing sinks, grease buildup seen on vent hoods in both cooking stations

Highlights: Inspector observed droppings on top of bulk containers in dry storage, no paper towels at hand washing sinks, prepared foods did not have consume-by date, food not protected from cross contamination

Highlights: Two live roaches spotted near the kitchen, inspector observed “numerous drain flies,” ice maker in the front had some growth inside, small fridge full of drink mixes at the bar was off temperature, drink guns at the bar had some growth

Highlights: Employees did not wash their hands properly, no Certified Food Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection, food items packaged for customer grab-and-go service not properly labeled, prepared foods did not have consume-by date

Highlights: Sliced tomatoes not held at correct temperature, no Certified Food Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection, reach-in coolers did not have accurate thermometers, no soap at hand washing sinks

Highlights: Downstairs ice maker drain was clogged and water had “risen to submerge the ice,” dressings in beer cooler and pizza ingredients in the walk-in refrigerator were not marked with date labels, fruit flies spotted in the bar area, dead roaches seen in the basement

Highlights: Inspector “observed a "409" cleanser bottle used for liquid smoke,” moldy food stored in the glass door refrigerator, establishment did not have a current/valid permit, dead insects, rodent droppings seen in the establishment

Highlights: No soap or paper towels available at hand washing sinks, cabinets under soda machines had syrup build up, mop sink area and three-compartment sink area had dust build up, inspector noticed a “strong odor in restroom” due to faulty ventilation, water damaged tiles in ceiling had mold growth

Highlights: Bags of cubed ice at self-serve not labeled with name and address of manufacturer, debris from mop sink must be cleaned, inspector noticed water was dripping from ceiling in the meat market area

Highlights: Gaskets and sides of equipment (fryers/grills/reach in coolers) need cleaning, no paper towels at hand washing sink, no Certified Food Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection, establishment did not have a valid permit, Inspection report not posted

Highlights: Ice scoop laying atop of ice machine was dirty, ice machine needs cleaning, inspector observed employee take a phone call and then work with food after putting on a glove and without washing their hands, most recent scored inspection not posted in public view

Highlights: Ice machine must be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent mold/mildew growth, prepared foods did not have a use-by date, thermometers not readily available in cold hold units, establishment did not have a current/valid permit

Highlights: Hand soap and disposable paper towels not available at the employee restroom hand washing sink, dumpster lids need to be closed at all times, Dr Pepper soda fountain filler spout must be cleaned of debris

Highlights: Yogurt not at correct temperature in cold hold unit, oatmeal not at correct temperature in hot hold, no Certified Food Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection, no paper towels available at hand washing sinks in kitchen and restrooms